EPISODE · Oct 31, 2022 · 18 MIN
183. “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens (Halloween Special)!
from Thinking in English · host Thomas Wilkinson
Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Happy Halloween! In this spooky special episode of Thinking in English, I thought I would introduce you all to one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/31/the-signal-man-by-charles-dickens/ Read "The Signal-Man" for FREE HERE!! Or buy a copy from Amazon HERE!! You may also like... 182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance: To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone). Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising: Spectre (n) – a ghost Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Support the Podcast and Join my Patreon HERE -- https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish Happy Halloween! In this spooky special episode of Thinking in English, I thought I would introduce you all to one of the most famous ghost stories of all time – “The Signal-Man” by Charles Dickens. TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/10/31/the-signal-man-by-charles-dickens/ Read "The Signal-Man" for FREE HERE!! Or buy a copy from Amazon HERE!! You may also like... 182. Bolsonaro vs Lula: The Brazilian Election Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson) 181. Why Did Liz Truss Resign? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 180. What was Wrong with Chile’s Constitution? (English Vocabulary Lesson) 179. Donald Trump's Legal Troubles (English Vocabulary Lesson) INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/) Blog - thinkinginenglish.blog Vocabulary List Hoarse (adj) - (of a voice or a person) having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold Figure (n) - the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance: To steal (v) - to do something quickly while trying not to be seen doing it Abhorrence (n) – a hate of something or someone Deception (n) – the act of hiding the truth, especially to get an advantage To minister (v) – to attend to the needs of (someone). Affliction (n) - something that makes you suffer To beg (v) – to make a very strong and urgent request Coincidence (n) - an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising: Spectre (n) – a ghost Instantaneously (adv) - in a way that happens immediately, without any delay To lament (v) - to express sadness and feeling sorry about something Vehemence (n) - the forceful expression of strong feelings Gesticulation (n) - movements with your hands or arms intended to express something or to emphasize what you are saying Dismal (adj) - sad and without hope --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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